Logistics Manager

Summary

The Manager, Logistics is responsible for management of import permits, all clearance of containers as well as detention and demurrage charges/costs. S/he is also responsible for managing the logistics team in caring out all import duties and approvals.

Responsibilities

• • Manage the logistics team to ensure the achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness objectives.
• • Coordinate the importation of products requiring import permits and licenses (including meat, seafood, alcoholic beverages, groceries, and non-food categories).
• • Manage the movement of bonded cargo, inclusive of ex-warehouse records.
• • Ensure compliance with all current & changing regulatory requirements.
• • Implement service level agreements to match the highest standard of efficiency.
• • Manage & maintain the highest level of service delivery.

• Collaborate with business units to integrate logistics with business systems and processes in:

  • • Finance
  • • Operations
  • • Manufacturing units
  • • Customer service
• • Budget estimates of import duties and fees payable – weekly, monthly and annually.

• Liaise with Regulatory and Government Agencies including:

  • • MICAF/VSD
  • • MOH
  • • Jamaica Customs
  • • Jamaica Maritime Authority
  • • Coconut Industry Board
  • • Coffee Board
  • • Trade Board
  • • Bureau of Standards
  • • Ports in Jamaica
  • • Brokers
  • • Haulage companies
• • To implement any activity, process or strategy that will improve the competitive advantage of the company, in consultation with the Directors and other members of the Senior Management Team.
• • Development and maintenance of a Manual of Standard Operating Procedures for the Logistics team.
• • Ensuring the maintenance of the good name and reputation of Caribbean Producers Jamaica Ltd. in general through the demonstration and practice of the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• • To abide by the disciplinary code of the company.
• • Any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills

• • Strong management skills and supervisory techniques.
• • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels of staff.
• • Ability to work flexible hours as the needs of the service dictate, including out of normal hours as required.
• • Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders – internal and external including colleagues, customers, suppliers, service providers, government agencies.
• • An understanding of the principles of good customer service.
• • Ability to work within Corporate Policies.
• • Should possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• • Proficiency in Word and Excel
• • Self-motivated with the proven ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.
• • Presentation skills should include modern presentation methods.
• • Well organized and methodical approach to work and the work environment.
• • Trustworthy, dependable and reputable.

Qualifications

• • Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• • Minimum 10 years’ experience in the hospitality/food industry or international logistics.
• • Previous experience in supervising or managing a team of people.

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